Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-20
MEMORIAL TO WESLEY.
An appeal in Behalf of the Wesley
Monumental Church.

Monumental Church.
The Wesley Monumental Church was
begun ten years ago, as the only monu-
ment in .existence' to the world-honored
John Wesley, who for several years lived
and labOred In Savannah. Representa-
tive men and convocations in large num-
bers, in America and England, have
most highly iudorsed and commended the
enterprise as eminently behttlng and
proper every way, and some contributed
msans to It's erection.
We deeply regret that it remains I'M
finished and that no special effort to this
end mas beep made for nine years. When
completed the church will be one Of the
most commodious, comfortable and beau
tlful edlflces in the South, and great or
nament and honor TO our beautiful city.
AS 1t now stands, in its unfinished state,
1t is almost disgrace to those who I'M
dertook 1t and quite discredit to our
noble city and its proVerbially generous
citizens.
We are resolved to make an earnest
effort to complete this building forth with,
and L believe that hundreds will rejoice
at 1t and help us. The congregation now
worshIping there is ready and willing to
do all 1T possibly can, but limited means
Will prevent 1t from doing all, for it will
require large sum. /. have always be-
lieved that our citizens, irrespective of
denominations, and those not connected
with any particular congregation, desire
to see this building finished, and if they
knew that an honest effort was being
made to do this many would give literally
TO have it accomplished, both from city
pride aud to aid a worthy, struggling
enterprise. Possibly hundreds OF men
In other parts of our State
have said to me, from time to time, why
don't the citizens Of Savannah at large,
so we'll able and so noted for liberality,
aid in the completion of this church, in
view of its general monumental charac-
ter, and not allow 1t to remain in its
present unsightly condition. / have
uniformly answered: 81 firmly believe
they would If the matter was properly
brought before them" Since my return
to the city very many have said to me:
"Mr. Wynn, you commenced this church,
and L suppose, of course, you are now
gong to try and complete it," | have
always said: Eyes. il you will help u.s.
L have always had unbOunded conf
dence in the generous liberality OF our
citizens when a deserving cause was
presented to them. Then, too. have
learned 10 love them with a profound in
tenslty, which only common service
and suffering together for many years, in
tried mems souls, can inspire. | believe
the peculiar monumental character of
this church takes it out of the category
OF ordinary church enterprises, and will
prevent it being breach Of propriety to
ask contributions from the general pub
lie. The city ought to feel an interest-in
its completion, for it viii! be an honor to
her III all time to come. Located about
the centre OF the city, when it shall be
finished, and all surrounding obstruc-
lions removed, and the square and neigh
borhood beautiied, 1T will be an orna-
ment indeed. But, as it now stands, it is
discreditable to the entire city.
Now, my fellow citizens, with a good
degree of confidence and hopeiulness, [
make most frank and earnest appeal to
you to aid us as literally as you can, that
we Immediately complete this edifice,
The name of every one who may contrib
ute, and is willing, shall be preserved in
a suitable register in our memorial room.
1t will be every way becoming to have
voluntary contributions or subscriptions,
which will dOubly appreciate. A COM
m1ttee VIII cooperate with me In Offering
an opportunity to all who may DE willing
to aid us in this good work.
subscriptions can be made payable in
two or three payments: First, when
work Is began; second. when half fin
ished; last, when completed; or all at
once, If preferred. 1 will await most
anXiously your generous response. MANY
of our fellow citizens of means could
help US literally and not miss the
amount. To all who give, the benedic-
lions of thousands in our city and land
will gratefully come, and believe that
God will bless the giver and his gift.
Your friend and fellow citizen,
A. Nj. WYNN.